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The Chamber’s Quarterly Business Report (QBR) always highlights some interesting information on what is happening in the business world which the Chamber represents. Work begins on a survey of our members this week.

As Brexit becomes a reality, the Chamber of Commerce’s International Hub is stepping up its drive to encourage and help businesses to export. There is a growing international demand for UK goods and services and there is a willingness from UK businesses to meet that demand.

I read recently that the amount of cyber-attacks targeting businesses has increased by more than half in the second quarter of 2017, according to a new report from Beaming, a business ISP. It’s a worrying time, in particular because these invaders are getting much cleverer. I used to think I could easily spot a fake email, but the latest coming into my Inbox, purportedly from HM Revenue and Customs, was quite believable.

Last week Kevin Johns, Prime’s Managing Director and President of the Solihull Chamber, hosted the Solihull Chamber Breakfast. The event brought together chamber members from across Solihull and surrounding areas to network with existing contacts, meet new ones and share ideas and experiences.